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Super Combo Los Tropicales - Super.. (LP)
Philips 40163, 1977 Venezuela Solid set of Bailables by this always tight Venezuelan grouping. El Regreso and El Tiburon god starting points but an overall good listen. Amazing condition, record and cover close to near mint.
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Dimension Latina - Inconquistable (LP)
Top Hits CLR-1581, 1978 Venezuela Another hot slice by Dimension Latina and its not just the cover art on point, musically it is a beast with Mapeye No 2, Por El Camino or Se Va El Caramelero. Rare Venezuelan original in lovely shape. Faint inaudble s...
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Los Melodicos - Heavy! (LP)
LM 006, 1975 Venezuela Stunning near mint copy of this 'stunning' chica cover shot Los Melodicos album from 1975. Mix of styles from cumbia over son to merengue. Not my favorite Los Melodics album but the cover does make up for a lot here.
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Los Melodicos - Son Todos Los Hierros (LP)
LM 004, 1974 Venezuela Great Los Melodicos album, particular thanks to Veronica Rey's vocals and the somewhat jazzy backing under the guidance of Renato Capriles (looking pretty fresh on the cover there). Copy is overall really clean and co...
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Los Melodicos - Recuerdos 18 (LP)
DCM 780, 197? Venezuela Not just the cover here that is excellent, the music is on point too. All styles represented from Cumbia over Calypso to Guaracha. Great pick in great condition.
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Los Melodicos - Recuerdos 17 (LP)
Discomoda DCM 763, 1971 Venezuela Essential offering by the Venezuelan crew led by Renato Capriles. Cracking stuff from start to finish with highlights in their cover of Willie Colon's Panamena and the upbeat cumbele calypso dancer Cum Cumbele.
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Various - Superbailables 13 (LP)
CBS 14992, 1976 Colombia Killer set of rare Colombian treats with highlights in Los Astros, Los 8 De Colombia and Le Maire Y Su Klan but mostly good stuff on offer. Nice clean EX copy, rare for a Colombian original.
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Pete Terrace - King Of The Boogaloo (LP)
Somerset 646, 1968 Germany This is one of those latin records that you should never leave at home. Dance-floor action guaranteed. Probably one of the best live latin soul recordings ever. From the Chez Jose nightclub in New York in 1967 where P...
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Nelson Y Sus Estrellas - Para Columbia (LP)
Discomoda 293, 196? Columbia Interesting mix of styles from this collectable salsa unit, Nelson Y Sus Estrellas out of Venezuela. Hard to find Columbian Discomoda original with cover intact. Plenty of marks throughout but plays great. RARE!
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Sonora Santanera - A Bailar Con La (LP)
Caytronics CYS 1454, 1975 United States A latin monster that is never on sale, I have listened to numerous Sonora Santanera albums previously but nothing beats this one. Just take a listen to Llueve. The pace of is second to none. Highly recommended. US ori...
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Luis Perico Ortiz - My Own Image (LP)
Turnstyle LPT 439, 1978 United States Latin jazz favorite that is surprisingly rare. Impecable line up with Ruben Blades, Steve Khan, Randy Brecker and Johnny Rodriguez Jr just to mention a few. Latin jazz fusion mixed with a twist of modern soul and lati...
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VA - Understanding Latin Rhythms Vol. I (LP)
Latin Percussion LPV-337, 1974 United States First in the Understanding Latin Rhythms series with Jose Mangual and Carlos Patato Valdez providing the action and trust me there is plenty of it. Serves as a perfect bridge in vinyl mixing both for the latin, funk a...
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Kiko Fuentes - Los Nenes Con Las Nenes (LP)
Gema LPGS 5040, 1976 Puerto Rico Quality salsa throughout on this release but head straight to Sigue Mintiendo for a blast of dancefloor heat. Pure DJ weaponry that should sit well in most boxes. Cover has dedication and autograph by Kiko Fuentes on ...
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Los Black Stars - En La Gloria (LP)
Sonolux LP 12803, 196? Columbia For fans and collectors of Cumbia and Salsa this is one great record. Colombian original on Sonolux with a great use of different rhythms and pace. Fitted in fresh blue jacket this is a really nice item. Check Ni Cuer...
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Tito Puente - Destination San Juan (LP)
Cavalier SC 55010, 196? United States Mega rare Pan Am promotional recording with Tito Puente and Orchestra literally taking off. Heavy dancefloor salsa throughout with Ay Que Bueno and Babarabatiri my favorites. Solid EX condition, tiny name sticker on l...
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Beatriz Marquez - Llegaste A Mi Despertar (LP)
Areito LD 4085, 197? Cuba Wonderful scat jazz on Melodia De Betty hidden on this rare Areito release produced by Armando Gola. Definately one of the finest Cuban modern jazz tunes we have crossed paths with the last few months.
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Charanga Casino - Charanga Casino (LP)
SAR SLP 1028, 1982 United States Of all the Charanga Casino albums this is the best with Oye Me Voy Para La Luna and notably Queiro Que Me Quieras killer tunes that will get you moving for sure. Stunning EX copy with cover still in shrink, few pen ma...
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Macario Prudencia - Bros-Bros (LP)
FAC 003, 1978 Netherlands Along with his debut on Prucia Records, I would rate this the best Macario Prudencia album. Crackin Caribbean salsa from start to finish, not a dull moment in sight with the Continental Combo backing the master. Stron...
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Jose Fajardo - Volume 6 (LP)
Panart LP 3070, 1961 Cuba Cuban masterpiece by the famed flutist recording for Panart Records before moving to the US and signing with Coco and Fania in the seventies. Superb stuff on a record that is seriously hard to track down. Record is st...
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Pacho Alonso - Pacho Alonso (LP)
Areito 4137, 197? Cuba Smashing stuff by Cuban bandleader Pacho Alonso including his two best tracks to date, the early salsa afdair Que Me Digan Feo and hard hitting funkster La Chalupa Del Upa Upa. Areito original with cover in VG conditi...
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